The Western Governors' Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Western Governors' Association. Focusing on youth leadership and the arts, the foundation is committed to building upon the legacy of Western Governors through charitable works in our region.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $80k $88k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION equaled 70% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
Based on 5,862 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Common questions about WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION equaled 70% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
What are WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WESTERN GOVERNORS FOUNDATION reported $302k in total revenue and $115k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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